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e.dawi@ajman.ac.ae
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Elmuez Dawi

  • Elmuez Dawi

  • Associate Professor
  • Ext: 6059

Elmuez Dawi is an associate professor of physics specializing in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. His graduate degrees include a Master's degree in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology from the Linkoping Institute of Technology, Linkoping University in Sweden (2004), and a Doctorate in Physics from the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials, Utrecht University in the Netherlands (2009). During his PhD studies, he investigated the shaping of nanomaterials for applications in renewable energy, optical harvesting, biological sensors, and optical switches. Dr. Elmuez Dawi specializes in assembling nanoscale particles and modifying their optical properties, solar enhancement, and ion-beam implantation techniques. He has written and co-authored over 130 articles in highly regarded journals. Currently, Elmuez Dawi is engaged in a number of international collaborations with scientists from the Netherlands, Sweden, France, China, India, and Pakistan. He contributed to the publication of specialized books such as ion-nanoscale matter interaction, Organic radicals: formation, classification, and environmental application, Environmental sciences (Elsevier Publishing), and Microplastics Controlling Approaches: Removal Reaction Pathways, Kinetics, and Toxicity Evaluation of the Products (ACS publications). As well as this, he has contributed to international conferences in various research disciplines.

Education
  • PhD in Physics, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 2009
  • MSc in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology, Linkoping University in Sweden, 2004
Experience
  • July 2020 – Present Associate Professor, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, U.A.E,
  • Aug. 2016 - June 2020 Assistant Professor in Physics, Ajman University, Humanities and Sciences, Ajman, UAE
  • Sept. 2011-Aug. 2016 Senior R&D Scientist at Physics department, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
  • 2009-2011 Postdoctoral fellow in Semiconductor Nanophotonics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
  • June 2005-Sept. 2009 PhD fellow-Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Teaching Area
  • Undergraduate courses: General Physics (PHY111) / Physics Dentistry (PHY181) / Medical Physics (MPY 013) / Eng. Phys.I , II (PHY121) (PHY 122), Science of Energy and Global Energy (ENV 113)
Research
  • Nanocomposite as new active materials for high performance electrochemical hydrogen storage application
  • Nano-composites for Biomass Waste conversion
  • Highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalysts in decolorization of organic contamination
  • Optical and electrical properties of nanomaterials for enhanced water-soluble pollutant degradation
  • Green synthesis of nanomaterials by using plant extracts as reducing and capping agents
  • Water-splitting and applications
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Self-assembly of nanoparticles: optical, catalytic and electrical applications: E.A. Dawi, T. van Wijngaarden and Arjen Vredenburg, IBMM 2004. Invited talk. Ion beam modification of matter (Paris 2004).
  • Modification of embedded metal nanoparticles: size and concentration dependence. T. Siahaan, E.A. Dawi, A. Vredenburg and Alfon vann Blaaderen, ICNSS 2004. International conference in nanoscale sciences (Germany 2004). Presentation.
  • How ion beam irradiation drive anisotropic deformation of nanometals Eddie van Hattum, E.A. Dawi and Monica Brinza, SSAN 2005. Invited talk. Symposium of self-assembly of nanoparticles, Spain 2005.
  • Nanometarials for optical switching, waveguides and light harvesting applications E.A. Dawi, F.H.P.M. Habraken and H. Rudolf, AINRAA 2005. Invited talk. Advancements in radiation and applications, Vienna 2005.
  • Optical sensors by using nanoplasmonics particles E.A. Dawi, M. Georgescu, and R. Kriujzer, FOM 2006. Talk. Fundamentals of matter meeting, Eindhoven 2006.
  • Do the large nanometals deform under MeV Ag SHI irradiation? G. Rizza, E.A.Dawi, A. Vredenburg, F.H.P.M. Habraken and A. van Blaaderen, ICASS 2007. Invited talk. International conference of applied sciences, Italy 2007.
  • Fabrication of ordered arrays of nanoparticles by nano-sphere lithography E.A. Dawi, E. van Hattum, T. van Wijngaarden and A. Blink, IBMM 2008. Invited talk. Ion beam modification of matter (Berlin 2008).
  • Nanoconcentrator solar cells: principles of light harvesting and device configuration E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan and S. Mokhlispour, ANSS 2009. Invited talk. Advances in nanoscale sciences (Barcelona 2009).
  • Optical simulation of light harvesting in nanoconcentrators M. Georgescu, E.A. Dawi, M. Mink, P.Zijlmans, and E. van Faasen, IMMS 2009. Talk. International meeting on materials science (Amsterdam 2009).
  • Biological sensors and their applications E.A. Dawi, T. Alberto, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken, NIMB meeting 2010. Invited talk. Nuclear instrumentation and methods meeting (Lisbon 2010).
  • Optical Modules applications: flexibility and integration. E.A. Dawi, A. Ackermann, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken, ICBNB 2011,International Conference in Biogenic Nanomaterials and Biosynthesis, Tokyo 2011. Invited talk.
  • Flexible solar cells for future clean energy. E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan and S. Mokhlispour, ICMN 2012. Invited talk. Magnetic Nanoalloys Conference, Singapore 2012.
  • Nanomaterials for advanced optical applications. ACS 2013. Invited talk. E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan and S. Mokhlispour ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, London 2013.
  • Chemical and biosensors: overview and applications. Talk. ICC 2014. E.A. Dawi, T. van Wijngaarden and Arjen Vredenburg International Colloids Conference, Paris 2014.
  • Challenges in renewable energy: nanomaterials as emerging solutions. ICNSME 2015. Talk. E.A. Dawi, A. ackermann, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, Leeds 2015.
  • Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Presentation. FOM 2016. E.A.Dawi, A. Vredenburg, F.H.P.M. Habraken and A. AbdelKader. Fundamentals of matter meeting, Eindhoven 2016.
  • Au nanoparticles for biological sensing. Invited talk. ICNMP 2018. International conference in nanomaterials processing, France 2018.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • IOP Publishing Membership
  • Nuclear Instrumentation and Methods Society Member
  • IBM Membership
  • Nanoconcentrator solar panel, SenterNovem reseach grant: 2009, Eindhoven the Netherlands.
  • Plasmonic waveguides by using embedded metallic nanoparticles: NWO research grant 2012, Arnhem the Netherlands.
  • Reallization of biological sensors: features and approach, FOM research grant 2014, Utrecht the Netherlands.
  • SRO, research grant, EU Frame, 2018